Primary skillset: SQL, Secondary: Oracle, but if the candidate is strong in SQL DBA we can consider.
Notice Period- Immediate Joiners to 10 days
Job Description
Role Overview
- We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented SQL Server-focused DBA with experience in Oracle / Postgres as a secondary skill.
- The ideal candidate will handle the administration, performance tuning, monitoring, and support of SQL Server environments primarily, while also assisting in Oracle / Postgres environments when needed.
- This role is part of a global team managing business-critical databases across on-premises and cloud platforms
Key Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end support for SQL Server environments including installation, configuration, security, patching, and upgrades.
- Administer and troubleshoot SQL Server Agent jobs, backup/restore operations, replication, clustering, and AlwaysOn availability groups.
- Lead or assist in performance tuning using: SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, Index Optimization, Wait Stats, and Dynamic Management Views (DMVs)
- Generate and interpret Performance Baselines, Monitoring Dashboards, and Health Reports.
- Support database-related requests such as user management, data refreshes, schema changes, and security audits.
- Participate in AWR/ASH/Statspack analysis for Oracle environments as required.
- Monitor systems using Quest Spotlight, OEM, and custom alerting tools.
- Support high availability and disaster recovery (DR) readiness and drills.
- Collaborate with development, BI, and infrastructure teams to analyze and resolve performance or integration issues.
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls, database access standards, and audit logs.
Required Technical Skills
- 5-7 years of solid hands-on experience in SQL Server administration, including HA/DR, tuning, and scripting.
- 2 years of working knowledge of Oracle DBs, including DataGuard concepts and RMAN or Postgres
- Proven experience in performance optimization in SQL Server (queries, indexes, plans).
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Quest Spotlight and OEM.
- Knowledge of T-SQL, PowerShell scripting, and automation of routine maintenance tasks.
- Understanding of cloud-hosted SQL Server (e.g., in AWS EC2/RDS or Azure).
Preferred/Good to Have
- Cross skilled in Oracle / Postgres
- Knowledge of Qlik Replicate, ODI, or Golden Gate
- Hands-on with Data Guard, OEM performance packs, or clustered Oracle environments.
Soft Skills
- Comfortable with 24×5 rotational shifts, collaborating across APAC, EMEA, and Americas.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with ability to communicate clearly.
- Ownership mindset, willingness to automate and document frequently executed tasks